Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Define and describe the fundamental principles of MR imaging, including spin magnetization, the Larmor relationship, relaxation phenomena, and the process of using the spin magnetization to produce an image;
• Explain imaging pulse sequences based upon spin and gradient echoes, including fast spin echo and echo planar techniques;
• Design MR imaging protocols for diagnostic applications considering image contrast, spatial resolution, acquisition time, signal-to-noise ratio, and artifacts;
• Describe the principles and capabilities of various advanced MR techniques including perfusion and diffusion, functional, interventional, and cardiac MR imaging.